GC1BZ2Q Planet (Traditional Cache) in Gauteng, South Africa created by dakardrix and Mocco1301

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dakardrix: Sad to let go - one my favourite caches.... :(

GC1BZ2Q ▼

A cache by dakardrix and Mocco1301 Message this owner

Hidden : 5/4/2008

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The Nkwe Ridge Observatory (NRO) was founded in 1995 in collaboration with various interest groups and disciplines, for the purpose of establishing a relatively dark-sky site for research and education of astronomy with the emphasis on ethno- and archaeo-astronomy of Southern Africa.

By studying the artifacts and lore of early human communities, archaeoastronomers hope to discover how these societies learned about the heavens and how and why they used their insights in agriculture, philosophy, and religion. Stonehenge is an example of such a mysterious site.

The following is an illustration of the type of research being conducted by dr. Richard Wade, a pioneer in archaeo-astronomy and the founder of NRO:

"Most striking, however, is Wade's discovery that the large conical tower in Great Zimbabwe, which dates from the 14th century, is, when seen from the platform, in alignment with the supernova remnant RX J0852.0-4622 in the constellation Vela. The point is that RX J0852.0-4622 is now believed to have gone supernova some time between AD 1300 and 1340, and would have been clearly visible in the Southern Hemisphere.

There is thus a most suggestive correlation between the construction of the large tower and what would have been a spectacular event in the heavens."

[http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=21072]

To get to the cache, follow the waypoint order below and take heed
of the additional waypoints' notes:

1. ENTRAN - Entrance and parking (look out for the peace pole in the garden on your left)
2. STEPS - Steps to the ridge
3. TSCOPE - Telescope
4. LGATE - Little gate
5. RUINS - Ruins

View from the cache on a misty esoteric day.

Further info available from the official web site http://www.soutpansberg.com/nkwe/

We obtained special permission from dr. Wade, who welcomes geocachers -
SO PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH THE CACHE LOCATION FROM ANY OTHER DIRECTION.

FTF honours

1: RedGlobe 2: Jors 3: RobSA/Nouraddine

Disclaimer: There is no relation between Planet GC1BZ2Q and Star Crater GC18JVF

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

3eq ebpx sebz gur fha.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)